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What is the government’s role in a mixed-market economy?

A
The government does not interfere or take part in any economic decision-making.
B
The government makes some economic decisions, while producers and consumers make others.
C
The government controls all aspects of the economy and makes most economic decisions.
D
The government participates in economic decision-making when producers ask them for help.
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What is the most likely reason why the United States would send military aid to countries controlled by dictators?

A
to help bring an end to protests
B
to stop a larger enemy or threat
C
to allow dictators to gain control
D
to take control of the government
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Why did the federal government combine several agencies into the Department of Homeland Security?

A
to prevent future acts of terrorism in the United States through coordination
B
to investigate if the September 11th attacks could have been prevented
C
to investigate whether to bring charges for the September 11th attacks
D
to prevent the unconstitutional implementation of the Patriot Act
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What was one criticism of the executive order known as "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States”?

A
It violated the conditions of the Patriot Act.
B
It was considered to be a ban on Islamic nations.
C
It did not do enough to stop the spread of communism.
D
It opposed an earlier executive order from another president.
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The Patriot Act, which was passed by Congress following September 11th attacks,

A
expanded the government’s right to monitor private communications.
B
established a “no-fly list” to prevent terrorists from boarding planes.
C
made it more difficult for police to conduct searches outside the US.
D
limited the powers of law enforcement officials outside the US.
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The two main categories of foreign policy enforcement are

A
concrete and abstract.
B
military and economic.
C
hard and soft.
D
strong and weak.
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In addition to raising money, the government imposes excise taxes to

A
protect manufacturers of specific products.
B
encourage the use of specific products.
C
discourage the use of specific products.
D
protect consumers from specific products.
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What are the three levels of government in a system of federalism?

A
federal, state, and local
B
president, congress, and supreme court
C
mayor, city council, and municipal courts
D
citizens, state, and local courts
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One of the United States’ allies is in danger of coming under a communist dictatorship, and citizens are gearing up for rebellion. This dictator does not have a track record of violence against citizens, the United States, or other nations. The nation has reached out to the United States for military help so that it can prevent the communist takeover and hold elections to determine a new direction for its government.Which reason would best support the United States in taking military action?

A
to defend human rights
B
to support democratic change
C
to prevent and fight terrorism
D
to protect geographic interests
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The president and his executive agencies create foreign policy with the help of .

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A
North Korea
B
Iran
C
India
D
New Zealand
Option D
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The three steps governments follow to create public policy are

A
identifying a problem, publicizing a plan, and implementing policy.
B
identifying a problem, developing a plan, and referring it to Congress.
C
identifying a problem, referring it to Congress, and developing a plan.
D
identifying a problem, developing a plan, and implementing policy.
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Governments create public policy to address issues in what three main areas?

A
foreign, domestic, and social
B
economic, foreign, and education
C
social, economic, and foreign
D
foreign, transportation, and social
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When was the Department of Homeland Security formed?

A
after World War II
B
after the Vietnam War
C
after the September 11 attacks
D
after the Covid-19 pandemic began
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task forcelegislatureinterest groups

A
task force
B
legislature
C
interest groups
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One of the United States’ allies is in danger of coming under a communist dictatorship, and citizens are gearing up for rebellion. This dictator does not have a track record of violence against citizens, the United States, or other nations. The nation has reached out to the United States for military help so that it can prevent the communist takeover and hold elections to determine a new direction for its government.Which reason would best support the United States in taking military action?

A
to defend human rights
B
to support democratic change
C
to prevent and fight terrorism
D
to protect geographic interests
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Which of these regulations falls under the jurisdiction of the Environmental Protection Agency?

p
prescription safety
a
automobile emissions
c
credit card interest rates
p
power tools used in factories
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Which president initially proposed the development of the EPA?EPA- United States Environmental Protection Agency

A
President Reagan
B
President Nixon
C
President Clinton
D
President Ford
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The purpose of the 9/11 Commission was to

A
provide funds for victims’ families.
B
study the events of September 11th.
C
create more security at airports.
D
expand the powers of law enforcement.
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Which example best illustrates the role of the legislative branch in national security?

A
The United States meets with other leaders to negotiate a trade treaty.
B
The federal government votes on a budget to provide safety and security.
C
The federal government has different agencies that protect the nation.
D
The courts determine whether a new law related to security is constitutional.

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